Curtis Clemens

Curtis Eugene “Gene” Clemens, 92, passed away on April 17, 2018. He was born in Jasonville, Indiana in 1925 to parents Curtis D. and Elizabeth Icey Clemens. In April 1943, before graduation from Bremen High School, Gene enlisted in the Naval Air Corp. He served on a salvage and firefighting unit in Manila. Discharged from service in 1946, he enrolled at Ball State University on the GI Bill. While attending college, Gene met Dorothy Watson. They were married in March 1950 and enjoyed more than 60 years together. 

After graduation, Gene taught and coached in Indiana, completing his career in public education as a guidance counselor. During their retirement years, Gene & Dorothy enjoyed spending time with their grandsons and traveling. In the summer of 2008, they moved to Arizona to be closer to their daughter and son. 

Surviving are daughter, Karen Warrick, Prescott; son, James D. Clemens, Prescott; two grandsons, Christopher and Tyler Clemens; Brother, Richard Clemens. 

A celebration of life will be held for Gene Clemens at Las Fuentes, 1035 Scott Dr., Prescott, AZ in the activities room on Monday, April 30th, 2018 from 1:00 – 3:00 pm. Please come and share memories. Gene will be buried next to Dorothy at the Woodlawn Cemetery in Farmland, Indiana following a graveside memorial. Date to be determined. 

Donations in Gene’s memory may be made to South Adams Boys and Girls Club, Prescott Big Brothers Big Sisters, or Rotary International Scholarship Fund.


Yesterday we said goodbye to one of the greatest people I’ve ever known. Grandpa Clemens lived 92 incredible years. Reflecting on our time together, I cannot help but be inspired by his life. Grandpa was one of the most kind, patient, and positive people on this earth. Through his time as a school teacher, guidance counselor, sports coach, friend, and family man he had an impact an uncountable number of lives. Grandpa was known for his positive attitude, friendliness, and general orneriness. He genuinely cared about everyone he met. Grandpa taught me so much about life simply through his actions in daily life. He lived with passion and gratefulness for all that life had to offer, and I think we can all aspire to live like he did. Grandpa will be dearly missed, but his memory and legacy will live on through the thousands of people who had the opportunity of meeting him. So Cheers Grandpa – I love you and here’s to a life well lived.